Richmond Arts Coalition

Open Art Studio by Marion Webber (Culture Days)
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-29 | Brown Road Studios, 3699 Sexsmith Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 27 – September 29
Open Art Studio by Marion Webber (Culture Days)
Brown Road Studios
101-3699 Sexsmith Road
Open at various times. Welcome to my studio where you’ll view oil paintings from over 30 years of work. Art works are of the BC landscape and many depict local parks and vistas. I also seek out unusual or unnoticed views to create interesting paintings. “Making the Ordinary, Extraordinary.”
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/5cb356e1-26a8-41cd-b163-af85c405d84b

Richmond Improv Presents: Try it out! (Culture Days)
2024-09-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC, V7C 1E6, Canada
September 26
Richmond Improv Presents: Try it out! (Culture Days)
Thompson Community Centre Annex
5151 Granville Avenue
7pm-8:30pm
Richmond Improv Theatre Society is excited to offer our “Try Improv Series,” where people can come and enjoy a couple of open classes and try some improv games. Admission is by free/pay-what-you-may donation. You can meet some of our instructors and have a night of laughs and fun.
Website: https://www.richmondimprov.com/
Culture Days Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/d154d9b2-63a6-4e33-b5a7-3592e8e696e6

Film Screening of Wilfred Buck with director Lisa Jackson
2024-09-26 18:15 - 20:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 26
Film Screening of Wilfred Buck with director Lisa Jackson
Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
6:15pm-8:30pm
Join this free film screening of Wilfred Buck (2024), an award-winning hybrid documentary feature by director Lisa Jackson, including introductory remarks from the director via Zoom. Jackson’s portrait of Cree Elder Wilfred Buck moves between earth and sky, past and present, bringing to life ancient teachings of Indigenous astronomy and cosmology to tell a story that spans generations. Suitable for all ages.
Website: https://richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation.htm

Joy Singing and Dancing with the Minoru Seniors Society (Culture Days)
2024-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Ave, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 4G2, Canada
September 26
Joy Singing and Dancing with the Minoru Seniors Society (Culture Days)
Minoru Centre for Active Living
7191 Granville Avenue
1pm-3pm
Enjoy singing songs and some dancing with this fun social group. Registration required. Event ID 00348169.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/44e7e037-5f4e-4522-ab1f-f0b732b2fc27

Online Artist Salon: Intro to the Procreate Design App for Artists
2024-09-25 19:00 - 20:00 | BC
September 25
Online Artist Salon: Intro to the Procreate Design App for Artists
Online – Zoom
7pm-8pm
Free admission, registration required. Learn the fundamentals of how to introduce the Procreate design app to your creative practice with digital artist Merissa Victor. Designed to work with the iPad, iPhone and Apple Pencil, Procreate is an affordable pixel-based app that can be used for digital painting, animation, and 3D model painting. Procreate gives you all the benefits of working digitally—the ability to easily make revisions, create art on the go, and share your work instantaneously—while recreating the familiar experience of using brushes, pens and pencils on paper. If you are new to this medium, learning how is easier than you might think. This event will include time for Q+A by participants to join in the live-streamed conversation.
Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/procreate-for-artists

Weaving and spinning demonstration and participation (Culture Days)
2024-09-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Fabric Arts Studio, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 25
Weaving and spinning demonstration and participation (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre – Fabric Arts Studio
7700 Minoru Gate
12pm-5pm
Members of the Richmond Weavers and Spinners Guild will be participating in weaving and spinning demonstrations. We will have a small loom available for children and adults to do some weaving . Any questions can be asked and our members would love to answer and tell you more about weaving. It is a great opportunity for people to find out about our guild and to meet our members.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/bb92f14b-a73c-4acb-972b-ab966b7e11f8

Yuanji Dancing (Culture Days)
2024-09-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Ave, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 4G2, Canada
September 24
Yuanji Dancing (Culture Days)
Minoru Centre for Active Living
7191 Granville Avenue
6:30pm-8:30pm
Experience a guided mixture of choreographed dance, meditation and qigong originating from Taiwan. Registration required. Event IDs 348318 and 348314.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/c82fd8e4-7a4a-460e-b085-bf7c0bdba0d7

Platinum Players – Sneak Preview (Culture Days)
2024-09-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Ave, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 4G2, Canada
September 24
Platinum Players – Sneak Preview (Culture Days)
Minoru Centre for Active Living
7191 Granville Avenue
2pm-4pm
Sit back, relax and laugh in this upcoming season sneak preview of this group of seniors who love to act. Audience members can join in the reading or simply watch, listen and enjoy. Registration required. Event ID 348636.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/aa8f47e2-0bf2-4a0d-89bb-363077537e5c

Exhibition – Tina Tom: Brushstrokes of Life
2024-09-24 - 2025-01-06 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 24 – January 6
Exhibition – Tina Tom: Brushstrokes of Life
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
Brushstrokes of Life presents a collection of Chinese ink and brush paintings by artist Tina Tom. Focusing on flower-and-bird subjects, the works invite viewers into a world where every brushstroke conveys a sense of emotion and purpose. It highlights Tom’s profound connection to the natural world, bringing to life the intricate details and vibrant colours that define her unique style. Tom began her artistic journey in 2017 by attending watercolour painting classes at the Richmond Cultural Centre. She has since become a council member of the Chinese Artists Association of Richmond, who helps facilitate the classes where her passion for painting first blossomed.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/brushstrokes-of-life

An Open Rehearsal with The Richmond Community Concert Band (Culture Days)
2024-09-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Ivan Franko Ukrainian Hall, 5311 Francis Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 23
An Open Rehearsal with The Richmond Community Concert Band (Culture Days)
Ivan Franko Ukrainian Hall
5311 Francis Road
7:30pm-9:30pm
Please join us in attending an open rehearsal with the Richmond Community Concert Band. You are invited to sit and listen to the rehearsal, or if you play a band instrument, bring it along and sit in with us for an evening of music making.
Website: http://richmondconcertband.ca/
Culture Days Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/3c9677f1-b9af-40fd-9b57-9288d355c2a8

Author Talk: An Evening with Jody Wilson-Raybould
2024-09-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 23
Author Talk: An Evening with Jody Wilson-Raybould
Richmond Cultural Centre Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
7pm-8:30pm
Join this evening discussion with Jody Wilson-Raybould. Twenty copies of her book, True Reconciliation, will be given away on the night. Wilson-Raybould was the first Indigenous Attorney General of Canada and is a distinguished author of three books that explore reconciliation and discuss her role as an Indigenous leader. Suitable for adults. Free. Registration required.
Website: https://richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation.htm

Taiwan Acrobatic Troupe: Nostalgia for Taiwan
2024-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
September 22
Taiwan Acrobatic Troupe: Nostalgia for Taiwan
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
6pm-8pm
The program portrays the stories of early Taiwanese immigrants. In addition to native cultural customs, immigrants also brought various distinctive customs, creating Taiwan’s unique multicultural landscape. This program features the essence of acrobatics and its distinctive techniques, combining drama, dance, and music, to present a large-scale interdisciplinary acrobatic performance. Songs in Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka, Cantonese, and indigenous languages tell stories that belong to Taiwan. The program further integrates acrobatics with Taiwan’s unique temple fair formation performance culture, allowing overseas compatriots and foreign friends to feel the charm of Taiwan, delivering a stunning and heartwarming sound and light experience.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/mvots-2024/

Camilli String Quartet - Free Drop-in Concert (Culture Days)
2024-09-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Steveston Town Square Park, 3791 Moncton St, Richmond, BC, V7E 3A7, Canada
September 22
Camilli String Quartet – Free Drop-in Concert (Culture Days)
Steveston Town Square Park
3811 Moncton Street
2pm-4pm
The exceptionally talented Camilli String Quartet will perform a variety of musical styles, captivating and engaging the audience with witty commentary. Presented by the Community Arts Council of Richmond.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/0ca67c9a-ab4f-4be2-92c3-046d842781ba

"Cultural Harmony" Cantonese Opera Matinee 粵劇午間欣賞會 (Culture Days)
2024-09-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 22
“Cultural Harmony” Cantonese Opera Matinee 粵劇午間欣賞會 (Culture Days)
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
2pm-3:30pm
Vancouver Cantonese Opera, in collaboration with the Richmond Public Library, is hosting four Cantonese Opera workshops showcasing the most famous works of Tong Dik Sang. September 22 (Sunday) – The Peony Pavilion. Workshop Highlights: Exploring the origins and comparisons of Tong’s plays with ancient scripts, in-depth character analysis of the different roles in each play, interactive sessions with guest participants, and discussions on theatrical tidbits and interesting anecdotes.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/05401453-3732-428d-b5fd-d104bf294b23

Rooftop Garden Series: Tatakizome with Fernanda Mascarenhas (Culture Days)
2024-09-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 22
Rooftop Garden Series: Tatakizome with Fernanda Mascarenhas (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre – Rooftop Garden
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-4pm
Drop in every 30 minutes. Learn to imprint fabrics with leaves, flowers and seeds. Tatakizome translates to ‘dyeing with hammers’, basically pounding natural materials into the fabric to create an imprint. Be prepared for a noisy workshop! Guest artist Mascarenhas will host drop-in sessions that being every half hour.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/98eebba8-f3e5-4560-ba29-1c57c32310b2

Culture Days Dance Performance (Culture Days)
2024-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Ave, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 4G2, Canada
September 22
Culture Days Dance Performance (Culture Days)
Minoru Centre for Active Living
7191 Granville Avenue
1pm-3pm
Join the Minoru Community Line Dancers, Model Walkers and Multicultural Dancers for a afternoon of music, dance and costume. Experience a variety of dance and performing arts with a group of active members of the Seniors Centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living. Registration required. Event ID 00348166.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/6e7b756c-67e7-4225-ba03-fa513b3098bb

Chinese Ink and Brush Arts (Culture Days)
2024-09-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 22
Chinese Ink and Brush Arts (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
12pm-4pm
Chinese calligraphy display and demonstration. Participants have hands-on practice writing Chinese calligraphy using the traditional ink and brush. Presented by the Chinese Ink & Brush Society.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/009581c1-162f-41ad-972a-d8fd795a9bd1

Visions of Biophilia: Cyanotype Printmaking (Culture Days)
2024-09-22 11:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Highway, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 1B4, Canada
September 22
Visions of Biophilia: Cyanotype Printmaking (Culture Days)
Richmond Nature Park
11851 Westminster Hwy
11am-4pm
Join Desirée Patterson for an outdoor workshop to learn a little about the history of cyanotype printmaking and how to make “sun prints” using special coated fabric, UV light and foraged plant material to create silhouette images. Registration required.
Website: https://desireepatterson.com/visions-of-biophilia
Culture Days Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/ccce330e-93af-4b3b-b37f-b0d60e21b16f

Discover Dance Day 2024 (Culture Days)
2024-09-22 10:00 - 13:00 | 11151 Horseshoe Way, 11151 Horseshow Way, Richmond, Canada
September 22
Discover Dance Day 2024 (Culture Days)
Defy Gravity Dance Company
30-11151 Horseshoe Way
10am-12:45pm
Come join us for free dance classes to see what dance is all about and get a behind the scenes look at how a dance studio works! All participants must sign up before arriving at the studio to participate.
Full Details: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/10c08542-1adf-4cb6-ab6c-8bbc4e957b3b

The Melody of Dances (Culture Days)
2024-09-21 12:30 - 13:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 21
The Melody of Dances (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
12:30pm-1:30pm
The Melody of Dances evokes the rhythm and grace of movement set to music. Dance often captures emotions, tells stories, and reflects cultural heritage through melodies. Whether it’s the elegant Ballet, the spirited folk dance, or the lively contemporary dance, each dance style has its unique musical accompaniment that enhances the aesthetics. We Dance Association prepared two dance genres to celebrate BC Culture Days Chinese Folk Dance and contemporary dance.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/96ec65fb-3174-4bc1-9a5b-0bef5cd3ac8b

Gateway Theatre – Timeless Tales: 40th Birthday Celebration (Culture Days)
2024-09-21 11:30 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 21
Gateway Theatre – Timeless Tales: 40th Birthday Celebration (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre – Outdoor Plaza
7700 Minoru Gate
11:30am-4pm
For 40 years, we’ve proudly been a stage for Richmond, and we’re celebrating with YOU! This season, we’ve lined up some amazing shows and activities for you and your family to enjoy. All kids and families are cordially invited to experience the magic of our upcoming holiday musical, Lionel Bart’s Oliver!, and our spring comedy, Pride & Prejudice! Kids are invited to snap a photo with our special Pride & Prejudice and Oliver! cut-outs featuring the main characters. Strike a pose and imagine yourself in Victorian London or in a beautiful Regency-era dress as you become a part of the stories! Also, join us and have fun with an eye-spy activity to find hidden characters from upcoming shows in the pictures. You’ll have a chance to win exciting prizes, including tickets to our upcoming shows!
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/ccdc97e5-1396-4896-aa09-83a0b3d017d8

ROCA at Culture Days Kickoff (Culture Days)
2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 21
ROCA at Culture Days Kickoff (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
10am-4pm
Come learn more about this fantastic choral and orchestral organization located right here in Richmond! The Richmond Orchestra & Chorus Association performs at least 5 concerts a year and other musical offerings. All singers and instrumentalists in the region who can sight read are welcome to audition. We’re always looking for new talent. At the Culture Days kick-off you can see our concert line-up for 2024-2025 and learn more about joining our music making family.
Website: https://www.roca.ca/

TAGOR – Collaborating: Tying A Quilt + Creating: Sock Buddies for Kids (Culture Days)
2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 21
TAGOR – Collaborating: Tying A Quilt + Creating: Sock Buddies for Kids (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
10am-4pm
Collaborating: Before there were sewing machines, quilting used to be done by hand and included tying knots to keep all three layers together. Come and try your hand at this historic craft while helping to create a community donation quilt.
Creating: Kids 8 to 12 — You are invited to come and create a sock buddy with your own hands! All materials and guidance provided — just bring your creativity! Learn basic hand sewing skills and how to reuse and repurpose fabric and buttons into something fun. Please note, parents must stay with their children during this activity.
Website: https://tagor.ca/
Collaborating Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/ded25e3a-28d1-41b6-9464-cfa802af781d
Creating Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/0d0f9bcb-b533-4fdf-bb65-70b214375f25

Canada on the Rocks (Culture Days)
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 21 – September 22
Canada on the Rocks (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
10am-5pm
Rock painting is an ancient and fascinating art form cherished by many. The allure of rock painting lies in the uniqueness of each stone – from its size and shape to its surface texture and patterns, offering artists a unique blend of challenges and inspiration. Last year, the Canadian Rock Paintings Association (CRPA) held an exhibition titled “Richmond On The Rocks,” which was met with great enthusiasm. Building on the success of last year’s event, this year, CRPA is hosting another extraordinary exhibition called “Canada On The Rocks.” Artists will utilize their keen insights and distinctive perspectives, combined with their painting skills, to showcase Canada’s diverse facets on stones. From the country’s landscapes, cultural heritage, and social life to the harmonious living of various ethnic groups, all these elements will be beautifully represented in this exhibition.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/a0f8cc53-75f2-4723-a2d4-0157eb11730c

Richmond Potters’ Club Shares Their Love of Clay (Culture Days)
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 21 – September 22
Richmond Potters’ Club Shares Their Love of Clay (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
Richmond Potters’ Club September 21st, 12PM-4PM welcomes the public to visit us at the Richmond Cultural Centre. In the Rotunda you will witness potters throwing clay pots on the wheel and handbuilding. Look for our interactive station outside the front of the Cultural Center where the public can take part building a small pot/ornament. Come get your hands dirty and use your imagination to create your work of art. September 22nd 11AM-3PM come visit us in our studio on the second floor of the Richmond Cultural Centre. Come see what it is like in a day as Potter. Our members will be working in the studio throwing, handbuilding and glazing their pots. You can look at some of our members finished works of art.
Website: https://richmondpottersclub.com/
Culture Days Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/9861fc7d-0240-483c-b039-9a93fcf5f8a3

Printmaking in the Garden (Culture Days)
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 21 – September 22
Printmaking in the Garden (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre – Rooftop Garden
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-4pm
As part of Culture Days weekend launch, the Richmond Art Gallery will host free drop-in art-making workshops at the Cultural Centre Rooftop Garden* for all ages on Saturday and Sunday! These workshops are the final sessions of the Rooftop Garden Series.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/culture-days-24

Richmond Youth Battle of the Bands 2024 (Culture Days)
2024-09-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 20
Richmond Youth Battle of the Bands 2024 (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
6pm-8:30pm
Don’t miss your chance to see our local acts perform before they become famous! The public is invited to join us at outdoors at the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex as we hold a concert culminating our summer Youth Battle of the Bands project. Come out and see emerging youth artists showcase the skills and talents they have built over the summer. This event is free to attend. Please feel encouraged to bring a blanket, a water bottle, and snacks! Organized by the Richmond Media Lab.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/09c46bf1-010a-42e0-b87c-22bbbdfba996

Vibes and Vino Happy Hour – Charles Johnson
2024-09-20 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 20
Vibes and Vino Happy Hour – Charles Johnson
Lulu Island Winery
16880 Westminster Hwy
3pm-7pm
Enjoy live music, Mulled Wine, and Happy Hour specials. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/happyhour

Exhibition: Living Together (Culture Days)
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-29 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 20 – September 29
Exhibition: Living Together (Culture Days)
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
Living Together is a community art exhibition to celebrate local arts and culture. Everyone is welcome and invited to come out and enjoy. From acrylic painting to mixed media, the exhibit includes 4 series of artwork to explore nature beauty and cultural inspiration across our diverse communities: Life in seasons: a storytelling art of beautiful days and moments through 4 seasons | Sea to sky: a creative concept about blue harmony and coastal culture |Green living: environmental art and design about eco parks and wildlife | Love and hope: art making about a healthy and resilient community for all.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/5cd0b1f5-cebd-4aea-a4a8-b4a8ac60092b

Open Art Studio by Marion Webber (Culture Days)
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-22 | Brown Road Studios, 3699 Sexsmith Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 20 – September 22
Open Art Studio by Marion Webber (Culture Days)
Brown Road Studios
101-3699 Sexsmith Road
Open at various times. Welcome to my studio where you’ll view oil paintings from over 30 years of work. Art works are of the BC landscape and many depict local parks and vistas. I also seek out unusual or unnoticed views to create interesting paintings. “Making the Ordinary, Extraordinary.”
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/5cb356e1-26a8-41cd-b163-af85c405d84b
